Things to do in March in the Region of Valencia

This March in the Region of Valencia you’ll have the chance to enjoy unforgettable experiences, from soaking up the festive atmosphere of La Magdalena in Castellón de la Plana to the celebrations of the Fallas in València and in many other towns across the region. It’s a month made for celebrating!

What festivals take place in March in the Region of Valencia?

• 7–15 March: La Magdalena in Castellón de la Plana celebrates the founding of the city. The streets fill with colour, music and activity, and traditions such as the Magdalena pilgrimage are at the heart of the celebrations. Add to that the local cuisine and you have a festival that’s hard to resist.

• 14–19 March: The Fallas in València, and in many other towns across the region, begin days earlier, but their most intense week falls during these dates. There is so much to see: parades, traditional dress, brass bands playing in the streets, fireworks displays and an atmosphere unlike anywhere else.

What public holidays are there in March in the Region of Valencia?

To help you plan your trip, here are the public holidays in the Region of Valencia in March:

• 9 March: public holiday in Castellón de la Plana

• 19 March: public holiday in Castellón, Valencia and Alicante 

What can you see in the Region of Valencia in March?

March is the perfect month to discover new destinations across the Region of Valencia, and even the beach can be a great option!

Things to do in Castellón in March

• Why not plan your first beach day of the year among the natural coves of Oropesa del Mar, a town well worth exploring? From there, follow the Vía Verde del Mar on foot or by bike until you reach Benicasim, where its striking Modernist heritage is sure to surprise you.

• Or how about tasting some of Castellón’s excellent olive oils on a dedicated olive-oil tourism route?

Things to do in Valencia in March

• March in the Region of Valencia is also a great time to visit archaeological sites such as La Celadilla in Ademuz. You can explore it independently, although we recommend joining one of the guided activities.

• Enguera is another fantastic destination for wine tourism, with a natural landscape of ravines and forests that also hides impressive archaeological remains.

Things to do in Alicante in March

• Your first beach days of the year could begin in places like Benidorm, Jávea, Benissa, Calp or Guardamar del Segura… all you need to do is choose!

• At the same time, the Vall de la Gallinera will soon be covered in cherry blossom petals. Perhaps it’s time to plan that photography trip you’ve been dreaming about!

What walking routes can you enjoy in March in the Region of Valencia?

March is an excellent time to head out into nature: the days are a little longer and the weather is mild. It could be the perfect moment to finally visit the “Cathedral of Hiking” in La Vall de Laguar.

Other family-friendly walking routes in the Region of Valencia take you through rice fields in l’Albufera, while in the Sierra de Espadán we recommend the Ruta de los Oficios in Almedíjar.

What cultural events take place in March in the Region of Valencia?

Finally, March in the Region of Valencia marks the start of the festival season. For example, you can attend the Remember Festival at Roig Arena Stadium on 13 March, or the Dona Festival in Parque Central on 7 March, both in València.

In Dénia, you can still visit the fascinating exhibition “Dénia, Archaeology and Museum”, while in Morella the intense flavour of black truffle takes centre stage at this gastronomic event. March is a superb time to visit the Region of Valencia—now all that’s left is to choose where to start!